Main description:

Applied Echocardiography in CAD is a comprehensive guide to imaging techniques for a variety of heart conditions.

Divided into two sections; section A covers the fundamentals of imaging techniques, and section B covers the clinical applications of these techniques. Variations of echocardiography in the first section include right heart evaluation, contrast echocardiography, and tissue Doppler imaging.

Section B is sub-divided into heart conditions including acute coronary syndrome, stable angina, advanced heart failure, and coronary artery diseases in paediatric age groups. Each topic begins with a clinical scenario.

Applied Echocardiography in CAD provides an excellent source of reference for cardiologists and residents faced with these conditions day-to-day.

Key Points

Comprehensive guide to imaging techniques for a variety of heart conditions
Two sections cover the fundamentals of imaging, and clinical applications for CAD
Excellent day-to-day reference book for cardiologists and residents

Contents:

Introduction: Why this book?

Section: A Fundamentals Of Imaging Techniques

Assessment of LV systolic function
Assessment of LV diastolic function
Right heart evaluation
Pharmacologic stress echocardiography
Non-pharmacological stress echocardiography
Contrast echocardiography
Tissue Doppler imaging and speckle tracking echocardiography

Section B. Clinical Applications

Acute Coronary Syndrome

Determining the etiology of chest pain
Assessment of the extent of myocardial damage
Post-myocardial infarction risk stratification
Mechanical complications of myocardial infarction

Stable Angina

Stress echocardiography for detection of myocardial ischemia and guiding treatment
The use of contrast agents
Direct visualization of coronary arteries and coronary blood flow

Chronic Ischemic Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction

Ischemic mitral Regurgitation
Assessment of myocardial viability
Role in patients undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapy

Advanced Heart Failure

Evaluation and follow-up of patient receiving ventricular assist devices
Evaluation and follow-up of patient undergoing heart transplantation
Echocardiographic guidance in ventricular reconstruction surgeries

Coronary Artery Diseases in Pediatric Age Groups

Coronary artery diseases in pediatric age groups

Coronary Artery Diseases In Systemic Illnesses: Special Issues

Chronic kidney disease
Connective tissue disorders
Miscellaneous disorders

Preclinical Detection of Atherosclerosis

Assessment of endothelial dysfunction
Doppler assessment of carotid Atherosclerosis

Epilogue